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Should I remove Java 6 Update 14?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,352
United States Rank #1,960
Reach 0.2688%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.09 days
622.23 days >
Average installed length: 326.94 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.140 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 14

What is Java 6 Update 14?

This release includes extensive performance updates to the HotSpot JIT compiler, compressed pointers for 64-bit machines, as well as support for the G1 (Garbage First) low pause garbage collector.

About  (from Sun Microsystems)

The Java Plug-in which is in Java version 6 update 10 or newer versions supports the NPAPI and NPRuntime interfaces. Therefore, starting with Firefox 3.6, Java-based applets will NOT work unless you are running Java version 6 Update 10 or newer.

Overview

It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 61 files and is usually about 524.5 KB (537,088 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216014FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 524.5 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 14

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U14
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:3a984f2da2e264219db86ce6a2d60563
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U14 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • deploytk.dll
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hpi.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • ioser12.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • jbroker.exe
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jkernel.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
  • jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
  • jqsnotify.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
  • jsound.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jureg.exe
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • ssvagent.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe
  • zipper.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

jqs.exe
Memory:2.16 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0041499027%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00129361%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00285629%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:23
70 average
I/O reads/min:2.24 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:1.28 KB
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Java 6 Update 14?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 14 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Java(TM) 6 Update 14, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 6 Update 14.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 14 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,352

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 83.83%
Windows 10 7.40%
Windows XP 5.42%
Windows Vista 3.21%
Windows Server 2003 0.15%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 67.51%
Windows 7 Professional 6.90%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.40%
Windows 10 Home 4.85%
Windows 7 Starter 4.32%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.72%

Distribution by countryGeography

56.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 56.22%
  United Kingdom 5.47%
  Germany 4.05%
  France 3.48%
  Australia 2.94%
  Canada 2.80%
  Italy 2.47%
  Spain 1.56%
  Iran 1.50%
  Brazil 1.10%
  Portugal 0.87%
  Israel 0.85%
  India 0.79%
  Poland 0.79%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba 65.39%
Hewlett-Packard 17.64%
Dell 9.61%
Acer 2.06%
Sony 1.82%
GIGABYTE 1.26%
American Megatrends 0.64%
ASUS 0.44%
Lenovo 0.40%
Medion 0.38%
Intel 0.35%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L500 11.41%
TOSHIBA Satellite A505 7.83%
TOSHIBA Satellite L505D 5.49%
TOSHIBA Satellite L505 5.29%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.11%
TOSHIBA Satellite L455 4.29%

Publisher URL: www.oracle.com/us/sun/index.htm

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